Abstract
Research indicates that many social work practitioners are interested in using spiritual interventions in clinical settings. Unfortunately, studies also indicate that practitioners have frequently received minimal training on the topic during their graduate education. Drawing from the evidence-based practice movement, this article develops some guidelines to assist practitioners in using spiritual interventions in an ethical, professional manner that fosters client well-being.These guidelines can be summarized under the following four rubrics: (1) client preference, (2) evaluation of relevant research, (3) clinical expertise, and (4) cultural competency. The article concludes by emphasizing that these overlapping guidelines should be considered concurrently, in a manner that privileges clients' needs and desires in the decision-making process.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-158 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Social work |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2011 |
Keywords
- Cultural competence
- Evidence-based practice
- Interventions
- Spirituality
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science